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Chetwynd The Echo

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Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Apr 02, 2002

Page

19

Liberal air tax seen as April Fool’s joke by rural Canadians

Prime Minister Chretien faces criticism as a new air security fee slated for April 1 will add 24 dollars to every return flight in Canada. Rural regions, including Northeast British Columbia, feel the impact especially on short hops from Fort St. John to Vancouver, with meetings across cities and towns echoing concerns.

Mr. Chretien Northeast B.C Bessy Fort St. John Vancouver Canada Fort Nelson

Sky-high air security tax sparks public outcry

The federal plan introduces the Airport Travellers Security Charge to fund CATSA with 430 million in its first year and 2.2 billion over five years, despite calls to spread costs. Critics say the levy, higher than US fees, raises fares, risks reducing travel, and lacks economic impact analysis.

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority CATSA Canada

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